The speaker at the meeting was Sarah Willams, Executive Director of Hannah's Treasure Chest. Hannah's Treasure Chest, located in Centerville, provides care packages of clothing, toys, books, hygiene items, etc. to children in need in Montgomery and surrounding counties. This non-profit organization, in its 15th year, collects donations of new and gently used items that they prepare for distribution to children in need throughout the year ("Christmas year Round"). They partner with about fifty service agencies for the distribution of the items. One of their major fund raisers is an annual golf outing (see below). For information on donations, volunteer opportunities, and items needed for the care packages, see their website at http://hannahstreasure.org/wp1/

Sarah Willaims (left) receives a certificate of thanks from club secretary Diana

Northridge Optimist Club in the News:

The March 27 edition of The Dayton Daily News mentioned two of our club projects on page B2 of the State and Local section. It highlighted some Northridge School news, and included photos from our Pass/Shoot/Dribble event, and the Essay Contest awards. A copy is downloadable from the "Northridge Optimist Club in the News" button on the right.

33rd Annual Scholarship Scramble Date:

The date has been scheduled for the Northridge Optimist Club 33rd Annual Scholarship Scramble golf outing. The event is a fund raiser for Northridge area youth activities and scholarships. The date is Friday, September 23, 2016.CLICK HERE to download a pdf file of a "Save the Date" flyer for printing or e-mailing.

Registration and sponsorship information will be available in the coming weeks, so watch this Bulletin Board for more announcements.

Presidents Club / MVMAA Golf Outing:

The Presidents Club of Dayton, in conjunction with the Miami Valley Military Affairs Association is hosting the 36th Annual Bob Chiles Classic golf outing on May 13, 2016. The event will be held at Twin Base Golf Club, WPAFB, and benefits charitable programs, including WPAFB Fisher/Nightingale House. Click Here for information.

"Chip In for Children" Golf Scramble:

Golfers are invited to participate in the fund raiser for Hannah's Treasure Chest, which provides care packages of clothing, toys, books, hygiene items, etc. to children in need in Montgomery and surrounding counties. The organization is hosting it's 3rd annual "Chip In for Children" Golf Scramble on July 28, 2016, and is seeking support from individuals and service organizations. For registration information seehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-chip-in-for-children-golf-scramble-at-heatherwoode-golf-club-registration-21494446468 or call Hannah's Treasure Chest at 937-438-5039 .An event brochure, with sign-up and sponsorship information on the "Chip in for Children" scramble to benefit Hannah's Treasure Chest, can also be downloaded by CLICKING HERE.

Community Links:

Some links of interest to the Northridge area are posted in the panel at the right (see the red buttons under "Other Northridge Links"). They are for The Northidge Alumni Bear Facts website, the Northridge Schools website, and the Northridge Schools facebook page. One good way to show support of the community is to patronize the alumni businesses that are listed on the alumni website: http://www.northridgealumni.org/id11.html.